The City of Lynn Haven, Florida - Commission Minutes

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN
CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.

The City Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room at City Hall.

Present:
	Walter T. Kelley, Mayor
	Harold Haynes, Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner
	Antonius G. Barnes, Commissioner
	Roger P. Schad, Commissioner
	Frances Wittkopf, Commissioner
	John B. Lynch, City Manager
	Robert D. Sale, City Attorney
	Alan Stever, Police Lieutenant

Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order and Commissioner Barnes gave the Invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.

Changes to the Agenda:Item #14. Tabled
Item #17A. Discussion and possible action regarding Assignment & Assumption Agreement for IPSO USA, Inc.

Item #3. Mayor's Report:

Mayor Kelley announced his intentions to run for re-election.

Item #4. Commissioner's Report:

Wittkopf: No report.

Schad: No report.

Haynes: No report.

Barnes: Commissioner Barnes wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Item #5. City Manager's Report:

Mr. Sammy Casey, Public Utilities, family was involved in an accident on Hwy 77 today. Three generations of family members were treated as a result of this accident.
Legislative Action Day - February 20, 2002

Mayor Kelley reported that he will be attending Legislative Action Day

Bay County Day - January 29, 2002

Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To cancel the January 21, 2002 Workshop in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Barnes.

On Vote:
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

City Manager Lynch reported that he received a proposed map from the County for the fire services contract that the County and Staff is working on today. The map has been sent to our GIS person and we are looking at what the MSTU costs would be. As we come up with numbers and any contractual documents they will be brought back to the commission for consideration.
City Manager Lynch reported that work will begin on paving & resurfacing projects. He stated that he will bring a plan to the Commission for possible approval of an additional $100,000 for these projects. Work is projected to begin in early spring.

Item #6. City Attorney's Report:

City Attorney Sale reported on the following active litigation suits:

Lloyd Thomas - case has been filed in Federal Court and the attorney's handling this case is formulating an answer. This case deals with civil rights issues.
Vines - Maryland Avenue - a motion to dismiss was filed and denied. Our council in Tallahassee is handling this case.
GRIT - Worker's Comp- has been in bankruptcy for many months and is a work in progress.

Mayor Kelley stated a lot of things have been accomplished and over 50 projects are ongoing. He suggested that the citizens check out these projects and the good work that is being done.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Item #7. Minutes: 12/11/01 - Regular Meeting

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the minutes as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.

On Vote:
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #8. Approval of Citizen of the Year and Good Samaritan of the Year committee recommendations for 2001:

City Manger Lynch reported that Mr. Frank Tillman was nominated for Citizen of the Year and Mr. Don McCormick was nominated for Good Samaritan of the Year.

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To accept the recommendations as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Wittkopf.

On Vote:
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

OLD BUSINESS:

Item #9. Discussion and possible action regarding appointments to City boards:

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To appoint Alice Molt and Pat Bazzell to the Board of Adjustment and William Ribbings & Alicia Gutcher to the Beautification Board.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.

On Vote:
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

NEW BUSINESS:

Item #10. Award of bid for playground equipment for Lynn Haven Sports Complex:

Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To accept the bid in the amount of $27,255.75 submitted by Miracle Recreation Equipment Company as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.

On Vote:
	Barnes:	aye
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #11. Award of bid for baseball/softball uniforms:

Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To accept the bid in the amount of $15,773.25 submitted by Off the Wall sports as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.

On Vote:
	Barnes:	aye
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #12. Discussion and possible action regarding contract with Applied Research Associates for the environmental site assessment of the fuel depot site:

Commissioner Haynes asked if the City Attorney had reviewed the contract and found everything to be in order.

Attorney Sale stated that he had reviewed the contract and finds everything to be in order.

Motion by Commissioner Haynes: To approve the contract as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.

On Vote:
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #13. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of sign installation for Lynn Haven Business Park:

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the sign installation as presented.
Second to the motion Commissioner Haynes.

On Vote:
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #14. First reading of Ordinance 727, vacation of right-of-way in exchange for easement:

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To table this issue.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.

On Vote:
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #15. Discussion and possible action regarding revised water service contract with Bay County:

City Manager Lynch reported that he provided the commission with a copy of the proposed contract for consideration. Changes to the contract include a wholesale impact fee and a 5th point of delivery for wholesale water to the City. The County approved the contract today and Staff recommends approval tonight.

Motion by Commissioner Schad: To approve the contract as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.

On Vote:
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #16. Discussion and possible action regarding proposed City Hall security measures:

Commissioner Barnes reported that he had tasked the City Manager to check into security measures for City Hall. The proposed cost would be $23-$24,000.

Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To proceed with the proposed security measures for City Hall.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.

Commissioner Haynes asked if this cost would include a metal detector in the Commission room.

Commissioner Barnes stated that it would include the metal detector.

Commissioner Wittkopf stated that she was concerned with the metal detector. She suggested that $5,000 be spent elsewhere.

Ms. Anita Samson asked for itemization of the changes that would be made.

City Manager Lynch reported that the slide lock key system would be implemented; locks on interior doors; security camera system in front office and outside of building; security glass in the front office & a metal detector were among the proposed changes.

On Vote: Barnes: aye Schad: aye Wittkopf: aye Haynes: aye Kelley: aye Motion passed: 5-0

Item #17. Set workshop dates for CRA planning purposes:

February 11, 2002 @ 3:00 p.m.
February 25, 2002 @ 3:00 p.m.
March 11, 2002 @ 3:00 p.m.

Motion by Commissioner Barnes: To approve the workshop dates as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Schad.

On Vote:
	Barnes:	aye
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #17A. Discussion and possible action regarding Assignment & Assumption Agreement for IPSO USA, Inc.:

City Attorney Sale reported that this is a document that will put the City on record approving a merger between IPSO USA into Jensen USA, Inc. The bond council has approved the merger. City Attorney Sale further stated that he had reviewed the documents and everything appears to be in order.

Motion by commissioner Schad: To approve as presented.
Second to the motion: Commissioner Haynes.

On Vote:	
	Schad:	aye
	Wittkopf:	aye
	Haynes:	aye
	Barnes:	aye
	Kelley:	aye			Motion passed: 5-0

Item #18. Public Commentary:

Mr. Leon Miller wanted to know when the work would begin on Cain Griffin Park.

City Manager Lynch stated that funding is in available and the work is in progress.

Mr. Leon Miller wanted to know about a traffic signal at Hwy 77 & 17th Street.

City Manager Lynch stated that the City has asked FDOT to do a traffic count and he will check on the status and report back.

Mr. Leon Miller stated that he is concerned with speeding traffic on 17th Street to Colorado Avenue.

Mr. Virgil Duffell stated that he was pleased with the selection of the Citizen of the Year.

Mr. Sammy Day stated that all candidates should have the opportunity to announce their intention to run for office at the commission meeting.

There was no further business to discuss and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

APPROVED THIS 22nd DAY OF JANUARY 2002.

Walter T. Kelley, Mayor

ATTEST:

John B. Lynch, City Manager-Clerk

Prepared by Laurie Baker

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